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HFH 424N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,725 mi
Last recorded7,725 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFH 424N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,725 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 7,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,071 miles

Underside of vehicle in poor corroded condition

Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,918 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 5,667 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 3,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to o/s front crossmember/outrigger

Fail 12 Aug 2008 3,184 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to o/s front crossmember/outrigger

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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HFH 424N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFH 424N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFH 424N registered?

HFH 424N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1975.

Is HFH 424N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFH 424N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFH 424N have outstanding finance?

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